Police responded to a hostage situation at a Volksbank branch in Sinzig, a town in western Germany, where the driver of an armored cash van was taken hostage. Authorities reported multiple perpetrators and hostages inside the bank, but assured that there was no risk to the public outside the secured area.

• 01Hostage situation occurred at Volksbank in Sinzig, Germany.
• 02The driver of an armored cash van is among the hostages.
• 03Authorities believe there are multiple perpetrators involved.
• 04The situation is described as 'static' by police.
• 05No risk to the public outside the cordoned area.

The hostage situation has raised concerns among local residents and disrupted normal activities in Sinzig.